Staff, APPS, Author at Ashburn Psychological and. Psychiatric Services

Back to School Testing in Ashburn, VA

Staff, APPS2018-11-21T02:52:21+00:00

This is an excellent time of year to have your child or adolescent assessed and tested for learning struggles in math, reading and/or writing, as well as developmental, speech and language, auditory processing, behavioral or emotional concerns. It's still Summer so your child's stress level is lower than it likely would be during the school year. Moreover, having your parental concerns addressed and your child's struggles fulling identified now will put you well ahead of the curve for a successful school year. There are various types of testing to consider: Neuropsychological Testing Developmental Testing ADHD Testing Math Testing Reading Testing Writing [...]

Back to School Testing in Ashburn, VAStaff, APPS2018-11-21T02:52:21+00:00

Neuropsychological Testing in Northern Virginia

Staff, APPS2018-11-21T02:56:47+00:00

Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive procedure that measures and identifies the interaction between cognition, processing capacities, and psychological functioning and their impact on academic and daily behavior.This sort of comprehensive testing is recommended for cases in which a detailed but general overview of functioning is requested.Neuropsychological testing provides quantifiable data about the following mental functions: Short-term and long-term memory Intelligence Problem solving and conceptualizingﾠ Ability to learn new skills and solve problemsﾠ Attention, concentration, and distractibilityﾠ Logical and abstract reasoning functionsﾠ Ability to understand and express languageﾠ Visual-spatial organization Visual-motor coordinationﾠ Planning, synthesizing and organizing abilities Functional impacts on learning and [...]

Neuropsychological Testing in Northern VirginiaStaff, APPS2018-11-21T02:56:47+00:00

Emotional Testing and Psychological Testing Ashburn, Virginia

Staff, APPS2018-11-21T03:19:55+00:00

Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services works with children, adolescents and adults throughout Ashburn to understand any emotional and behavior problems. Testing will accurately diagnose psychiatric problems such as depression and anxiety disorders. Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services provides individuals and families an understanding of their problems and personalized recommendations to treat them. Treatment might include: cognitive-behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, behavior planning and behavior modification work, play therapy, Greenspan-style floor time work, coping skills work, parental guidance, relaxation training, family therapy or couples therapy. In addition to treating emotional/psychological problems, APS will assist in coordinating services between professionals. For example, emotional testing [...]

Emotional Testing and Psychological Testing Ashburn, VirginiaStaff, APPS2018-11-21T03:19:55+00:00

Psychoeducational Testing Ashburn, VA

Staff, APPS2018-11-21T04:17:28+00:00

Perhaps one of the biggest challenges faced by educators is how best to teach students who present with difficulty learning. Even gifted children often possess an uneven set of cognitive abilities, which in turn could negatively affect learning and academic performance. Obtaining a profile of a student's learning strengths and weaknesses through professional assessment is essential to understand how best to teach such a student and to determine appropriate interventions, accommodations and/or school or classroom placement. Psychoeducational testing evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a student's abilties, learning style and educational achievement. Through Psychoeducational testing Reading, Writing and Mathematics Disorders are [...]

Psychoeducational Testing Ashburn, VAStaff, APPS2018-11-21T04:17:28+00:00

Dr. Michael Oberschneider Leesburg Today and Ashburn Today Article on Colorado Massacre

Staff, APPS2018-11-21T04:21:20+00:00

How to Handle the Colorado Massacre As A Parent In the aftermath of the Aurora, Colorado movie theater massacre, we are left in a state of shock and horror as a society and many questions still remain unanswered. Who is Mr. James Holmes and how and why could he do what he did? Beyond the shooter’s background or mindset and the now heated-up debate on gun policies and laws, the tragedy has reverberated across America and into the homes of families, leaving many parents and children anxious and fearful. As a child psychologist, I have been inundated with numerous questions from [...]

Dr. Michael Oberschneider Leesburg Today and Ashburn Today Article on Colorado MassacreStaff, APPS2018-11-21T04:21:20+00:00

Dr. Imran Akram, Ashburn, VA Psychiatrist

Staff, APPS2012-07-18T17:48:47+00:00

Imran Akram, M.D., is currently accepting new patients at Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services. Dr. Akram is a highly regarded adult psychiatrist who has successfully treated many Loudoun County residents over the years. Dr. Akram also has an excellent reputation for collaborating with other doctors, therapists and psychologists in providing the best patient care possible as a psychiatrist. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Akram, we invite you to call our office manager at (703) 723-2999. Dr. Akram's professional biography is posted below for your review and consideration. Professional Biography Dr. Akram is a trained Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist. Furthermore, he specializes [...]

Dr. Imran Akram, Ashburn, VA PsychiatristStaff, APPS2012-07-18T17:48:47+00:00

Ashburn Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Zafar Rasheed

Staff, APPS2012-07-15T17:29:04+00:00

Zafar Rasheed, M.D., is currently accepting new patients at Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services. Dr. Rasheed is a highly regarded psychiatrist who has successfully treated many Loudoun County children, teens and families over the years. Dr. Rasheed also has an excellent reputation for collaborating with other doctors, therapists and psychologists in providing the best patient care possible as a psychiatrist. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Rasheed, we invite you to call our office manager at (703) 723-2999. Dr. Rasheed's professional biography is posted below for your review and consideration. Biography Dr. Rasheed values the importance of working as a team [...]

Ashburn Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Zafar RasheedStaff, APPS2012-07-15T17:29:04+00:00

Ashburn Psychiatrist, Dr. Joseph Novello

Staff, APPS2012-07-13T22:05:07+00:00

Dr. Joseph Novello is currently accepting new patients at Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Novello has been entered into the "Best Doctors in America" 2011-2012 database for his work as a child and adult psychiatrist. He is also a Washingtonian Magazine "Top Psychiatrist." Dr. Novello has also authored 7 books and is often in the media, appearing on Larry King Live, Goodmorning America, Nightline, the Today Show and other popular media spots. He also hosted "The Family Doctor" radio show, which was syndiated in over 700 cities nationwide for many years. It is an honor to [...]

Ashburn Psychiatrist, Dr. Joseph NovelloStaff, APPS2012-07-13T22:05:07+00:00

Summer ADD and ADHD Evaluations and Treatments

Staff, APPS2012-06-20T11:49:39+00:00

Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services provides the most advanced, state of the art assessment and treatment for child, adolescent and adult ADD and ADHD. As a multidisciplinary team, we start with a comprehensive assessment conducted either by one of our highly credentialed psychiatrist's or psychologist's. Neuropsychological testing is sometimes warranted for diagnostic clarification inasmuch as ADD and ADHD can look like other conditions and vice versa -- anxiety, depression, learning disorders, auditory processing disorder, and other developmental conditions. Diagnostic testing is sometimes required for private or public school placement and instruction. Treatment is then individualized to the care and needs of [...]

Summer ADD and ADHD Evaluations and TreatmentsStaff, APPS2012-06-20T11:49:39+00:00

Virginia Mental Health and the Law 2012

Staff, APPS2012-06-08T11:09:51+00:00

Dr. Joseph Novello and Dr. Michael Oberschneider will be presenting on the topic of mental health and the law in Virginia. They will be presenting alongside Mr. James Plowman, the Commonwealth's Attorney, Mr. John Whitbeck, an attorney in Northern Virginia, and Mr. Mark Watson, an attorney in central Virginia. The presentation is primarily for mental health professionals and attendees will earn 6 continuing education credits. The presentation will cover the most relevant areas including: Treatment policies and individual rights, forensic practice, ethical and legal standards of care, navigating the Court system, confidentiality, risk management and record keeping, HIPAA and federal anti-kickback [...]

Virginia Mental Health and the Law 2012Staff, APPS2012-06-08T11:09:51+00:00

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